HR teams and line managers are likely breathing a sigh of relief that summer is coming to an end. With the sizzling temperatures now behind us and children back at school, the usual rush of summer holiday requests will have […]
If you saw someone behaving inappropriately or unethically at work, would you speak up or do anything about it? It’s a question that’s gained prominence recently due to the alleged actions of British television personality Russell Brand. Following an investigation […]
When labour markets are fierce and recruitment budgets limited, mentoring programmes can offer a brilliant and cost effective way for organisations to ‘grow’ their own workforce. When done right, an effective mentoring programme will facilitate the transfer of valuable knowledge […]
Employee retention is a hot topic in HR circles right now. Gone are the days when employees would stay with a single company throughout their entire career. In fact, job hopping every few years is now seen as the norm, […]
Although the road ahead is still looking decidedly bumpy, there’s increased optimism that the UK’s economy is on course for recovery and… whisper it… renewed growth. For example, the CBI has recently upgraded its own economic outlook and believes that […]
I imagine I’m not the only one who resents spending time on manual repetitive tasks. Activities that can’t be ignored, but aren’t really adding value either. It’s not just bad for my personal sanity, but for business too! Completing dull, […]
In today’s dynamic and turbulent business landscape, attracting and retaining the best talent is top billing for many hard working HR teams. One vital tool every HR professional needs when creating satisfying and engaging workplaces, is a well-crafted compensation and […]
The brilliantly divisive Elon Musk has yet again set the internet alight with his sudden – and somewhat clumsy – rebrand of Twitter to simply ‘X’. Gone is the familiar blue bird logo that’s gained near iconic status around the […]
Today’s line managers are having a tough time right now. They’re traversing incredibly difficult working landscapes, with seemingly endless waves of negative trends sweeping through workforces. Take Gallup’s recent research into levels of employee engagement. It revealed only 10% of […]
Micromanagement is often cited as one of the worst, most harmful and morale-draining methods of managing people. A style of management where managers closely observe or control the work of their employees, micromanagement can negatively impact the culture of a […]
